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Palm Beach, Florida Parks & Gardens
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American Orchid Society and Botanical Garden
16700 AOS Lane
Del Ray Beach, Fl
561-404-2000
www.aos.org
Visit the world headquarters of the American Orchid Society and discover the beautiful, exotic, complex world of orchids. Here you’ll find rare orchids growing as they do in the wild. Explore lush gardens woven throughout 3.5 acres and see exquisite orchids in our 4000 sq. ft. greenhouse. The stunning array of colors, shapes, sizes and fragrances are sure to capture your imagination and create an unforgettable experience. After touring the gardens, stop into the Orchid Emporium Gift Shop or enjoy orchid art exhibits in the lobby. Exhibits change each month and are free to the public.
Pan’s Garden
Pan’s Garden is a beautiful botanical garden devoted to preserving Florida’s native plants. Ideally situated between the Worth Avenue commercial district and adjacent residential areas, the garden offers all members of the community a scenic and tranquil open space that is the ideal transition between these two parts of town. Highlighted by graceful gumbo limbo trees, endangered Florida rosemary and butterfly orchids and a broad spectrum of other regional flora, Pan’s Garden truly embodies the foundation’s mission to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage and scenic quality of the Town of Palm Beach.
Established in 1994 by The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Pan’s Garden takes its name from the bronze statue of Pan of Rohallion that graces the garden’s entrance pool. Designed by Frederick MacMonnies in 1890, the statue depicts Pan – the ancient god of shepherds who protects and guards the flocks – in idealized human form playing his enchanted pipe of reeds. It is a fitting name and symbol for a garden that serves to protect and showcase Florida’s indigenous plants.
The one-half acre garden sits on site that was previously a parking lot and a derelict home. Today, instead of asphalt, the garden features over 300 species of native trees, shrubs, grasses and wild flowers, many of which are endangered. These are incorporated into upland and wetland areas designed to display their naturally occurring relationships to one another. Each year cultivars of native species are planted in seasonal floral display areas to highlight possible choices for home landscaping.
A significant feature of Pan’s Garden is the Casa Apava wall. The historic tile wall, which dates to the 1920s, was rescued from the Casa Apava estate on South Ocean Boulevard and forms a dramatic backdrop for the western boundary of the garden.
Earl E.T. Smith Park
Located at the southwestern corner of Palm Beach Town Square
Since its dedication in 1989, Earl E.T. Smith Park has been a proud landmark in Palm Beach and a noteworthy illustration of the Preservation Foundation’s community-oriented goals. A beautiful tribute to Smith, a resident of Palm Beach for over 50 years, the park is an integral part of the area’s historic charm as it remains true to the Garden Club’s original plan for a town square dating back to 1929. Located directly across from town hall, the park’s charismatic architecture and lush landscaping provide a peaceful and tranquil escape for residents to truly enjoy.
Earl E.T. Smith was a respected civic and political leader whose government career was distinguished by appointments from four presidents. He served his country and community as US Ambassador to both Cuba and Switzerland, Mayor of Palm Beach and as the first Chairman of the Board of the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation. This park honors Smith’s legendary public works, his efforts to better be the lives of his fellow citizens and his passion for preserving the beauty of the city he loved – Palm Beach.
GRASSY WATERS PRESERVE
South Side: Charles W. Bingham Wilderness Pavilion
8264 Northlake Blvd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33412,
Tel: 561- 804-4985
grassywaters@earthlink.net
The Florida Everglades is closer than one might think. This habitat accounts for nearly half of the landmass of the City of West Palm Beach, known as Grassy Waters Preserve (GWP). GWP also serves as your community conservation center. GWP offers unique educational and guided recreational opportunities on the edge of the vast, 20-square-mile wetlands resource. The preserve was historically the headwaters of the Everglades system. It is the City of West Palm Beach’s Water Catchment Area.
Managed by the City of West Palm Beach Public Utilities Department, GWP provides fresh drinking water to over 130,000 people in West Palm Beach, the Town of Palm Beach, Town of South Palm Beach, and surrounding areas. The preserve includes nature center pavilions, meandering boardwalk trails, hiking, canoeing, programs, entertainment, and more!
Included in GWP’s educational programs is Apoxee Park. Apoxee Park located to the southeast of GWP is a natural water reclamation area that will provide an average of eight million gallons of water per day. Apoxee, which means “Beyond Tomorrow” in the Miccosukee language, represents one of a series of planned parks within the region’s urban wilderness parks system, set aside for preservation and public enjoyment.
The City designed GWP with a special vision: to encourage water conservation through enjoyable, nature-based education and creative activities for all ages!
Grassy Waters offers unique educational and recreational opportunities on the edge of a vast, 20-square-mile native Florida wetlands wildlife sanctuary. Historically part of the Florida Everglades system, Grassy Waters Preserve today is the City of West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area. The preserve includes nature center pavilions, meandering boardwalk trails, hiking, canoeing, programs, entertainment, and more!
Beaches
www.palmbeachfl.com/visitors
This website has detailed information about the beaches in the area
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